Petco Health + Wellness Company, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Earnings Results

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Q1 2024 Overview Net revenue of $1.5 billion decreased 1.7 percent year over year Comparable sales declined 1.2 percent year over year and increased 4.1 percent on a two-year basis GAAP net loss of $46.5 million , or $(0.17) per share, compared to GAAP net loss of $1.9 million , or $(0.01) per share in the prior year Adjusted Net Income1 of $(11.8) million, or $(0.04) per share, compared to $14.9 million , or $0.06 per share in the prior year Adjusted EBITDA1 of $75.6 million compared to $111.0 million in the prior year Operating Cash Flow of $(8.4) million compared to $37.7 million in the prior year Free Cash Flow 1 of $(41.1) million compared to $(24.4) million in the prior year SAN DIEGO , May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (Nasdaq: WOOF), a complete partner in pet health and wellness, today announced its first quarter 2024 financial results. In the first quarter of 2024, Petco delivered net revenue of $1.5 billion , down 1.7 percent versus prior year. On an as-reported basis, the company's consumables business was up 0.1 percent versus prior year, and services and other business was up 4.2 percent versus prior year. Growth in the company's consumables and services and other business was offset by the company's supplies and companion animal business, down 6.8 percent versus prior year. GAAP net loss in the first quarter of 2024 was $46.5 million or $(0.17) per share, compared to GAAP net loss of $1.9 million or $(0.01) per share in the prior year. Adjusted Net Income1 was $(11.8) million or $(0.04) per share, compared to $14.9 million or $0.06 per share in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA1 was $75.6 million compared to $111.0 million in the prior year. "In Q1 we made meaningful progress against our strategy to reposition the business for sustainable and profitable growth," said Mike Mohan , Petco's Interim Chief Executive Officer . "The underlying value proposition of this iconic and trusted brand remains strong, and I'm confident that a renewed focus on retail fundamentals and effective delivery of cost transformation will restore profitability and amplify the competitive advantages of our differentiated approach within the pet category." (1) Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share ("Adjusted EPS"), and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP financial measures. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information on non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measures. Fiscal Q2 2024 Outlook The company is providing Q2 guidance for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS, in addition to reaffirming full year interest, share count, and capital expenditure expectations. For Fiscal Q2 2024, the company expects: Metric* FQ2 2024 Guidance Net Revenue ~ $1.525 billion Adjusted EBITDA ~ $80 million Adjusted EPS ~ $(0.02) For Fiscal 2024 (a 52-week year), the company expects: Metric* 2024 Guidance, YoY Net interest expense ~$145 million Capital Expenditures ~$140 million *Assumptions in the guidance include that economic conditions, currency rates and the tax and regulatory landscape remain generally consistent. For fiscal 2024, our guidance anticipates a 26 percent tax rate, and 272 million weighted average diluted share count. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures and have not been reconciled to the most comparable GAAP outlook because it is not possible to do so without unreasonable efforts due to the uncertainty and potential variability of reconciling items, which are dependent on future events and often outside of management's control and which could be significant. Because such items cannot be reasonably predicted with the level of precision required, we are unable to provide outlook for the comparable GAAP measures. Forward-looking estimates of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are made in a manner consistent with the relevant definitions and assumptions noted herein and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission . Earnings Conference Call Webcast Information: Management will host an earnings conference call on May 22, 2024 at 8:00 AM Eastern Time to discuss the company's financial results. The conference call will be accessible through a live webcast. Interested investors and other individuals can access the webcast, earnings release, and earnings presentation via the company's investor relations page at ir.petco.com . A replay of the webcast will be archived on the company's investor relations page through June 5, 2024 until approximately 5:00 PM Eastern Time. About Petco, The Health + Wellness Co.: Founded in 1965, Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and our own Petco partners. We've consistently set new standards in pet care while delivering comprehensive pet wellness products, services and solutions, and creating communities that deepen the pet-pet parent bond. We operate more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S. , Mexico and Puerto Rico , which offer merchandise, companion animals, grooming, training and a growing network of on-site veterinary hospitals and mobile veterinary clinics. Our complete pet health and wellness ecosystem is accessible through our pet care centers and digitally at petco.com and on the Petco app. In tandem with Petco Love, a life-changing organization, we work with and support thousands of local animal welfare groups across the country and, through in-store adoption events, we've helped find homes for nearly 7 million animals. Forward-Looking Statements: This earnings release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, concerning expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are not statements of historical fact, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our Q2 2024 guidance, operational reset of our business, our competitive positioning, profitability, cost action plans and associated cost-savings. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "believes," "expects," "may," "intends," "will," "shall," "should," "anticipates," "opportunity," "illustrative," or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Although Petco believes that the expectations and assumptions reflected in these statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct or that any forward-looking results will occur or be realized. Nothing contained in this earnings release is, or should be relied upon as, a promise or representation or warranty as to any future matter, including any matter in respect of the operations or business or financial condition of Petco. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions about future events that may or may not be correct or necessarily take place and that are by their nature subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are outside the control of Petco. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the potential results or events discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, those identified in this earnings release as well as the following: (i) increased competition (including from multi-channel retailers and e-Commerce providers); (ii) reduced consumer demand for our products and/or services; (iii) our reliance on key vendors; (iv) our ability to attract and retain qualified employees; (v) risks arising from statutory, regulatory and/or legal developments; (vi) macroeconomic pressures in the markets in which we operate, including inflation and prevailing interest rates; (vii) failure to effectively manage our costs; (viii) our reliance on our information technology systems; (ix) our ability to prevent or effectively respond to a data privacy or security breach; (x) our ability to effectively manage or integrate strategic ventures, alliances or acquisitions and realize the anticipated benefits of such transactions; (xi) economic or regulatory developments that might affect our ability to provide attractive promotional financing; (xii) business interruptions and other supply chain issues; (xiii) catastrophic events, political tensions, conflicts and wars (such as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East ), health crises, and pandemics; (xiv) our ability to maintain positive brand perception and recognition; (xv) product safety and quality concerns; (xvi) changes to labor or employment laws or regulations; (xvii) our ability to effectively manage our real estate portfolio; (xviii) constraints in the capital markets or our vendor credit terms; (xix) changes in our credit ratings; (xx) impairments of the carrying value of our goodwill and other intangible assets; (xxi) our ability to successfully implement our operational adjustments, achieve the expected benefits of our cost action plans and drive improved profitability; and (xxii) the other risks, uncertainties and other factors identified under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in Petco's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The occurrence of any such factors could significantly alter the results set forth in these statements. Petco cautions that the foregoing list of risks, uncertainties and other factors is not complete, and forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Petco undertakes no duty to update publicly any such forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law, regulation or other competent legal authority. PETCO HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMPANY, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited and subject to reclassification) 13 Weeks Ended May 4 ,2024 April 29 ,2023 Percent Change Net sales: Products $ 1,279,731 $ 1,316,596 (3 %) Services and other 249,409 239,312 4 % Total net sales 1,529,140 1,555,908 (2 %) Cost of sales: Products 792,722 805,759 (2 %) Services and other 157,758 145,667 8 % Total cost of sales 950,480 951,426 (0 %) Gross profit 578,660 604,482 (4 %) Selling, general and administrative expenses 595,442 576,865 3 % Goodwill impairment — — N/M Operating (loss) income (16,782) 27,617 N/M Interest income (418) (1,177) (64 %) Interest expense 36,817 37,202 (1 %) Loss on partial extinguishment of debt — 441 (100 %) Other non-operating loss (income) 2,665 (2,819) N/M Loss before income taxes and income from equity method investees (55,846) (6,030) 826 % Income tax benefit (4,477) (1,008) 344 % Income from equity method investees (4,886) (3,130) 56 % Net loss attributable to Class A and B-1 common stockholders $ (46,483) $ (1,892) 2,357 % Net loss per Class A and B-1 common share: Basic $ (0.17) $ (0.01) 2,327 % Diluted $ (0.17) $ (0.01) 2,327 % Weighted average shares used in computing net loss per Class A and B-1 common share: Basic 269,768 266,485 1 % Diluted 269,768 266,485 1 % PETCO HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMPANY, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited and subject to reclassification) May 4,2024 February 3,2024 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 89,717 $ 125,428 Receivables, less allowance for credit losses1 42,081 44,369 Merchandise inventories, net 681,020 684,502 Prepaid expenses 64,983 58,615 Other current assets 26,254 38,830 Total current assets 904,055 951,744 Fixed assets 2,177,472 2,173,015 Less accumulated depreciation (1,398,944) (1,356,648) Fixed assets, net 778,528 816,367 Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,357,576 1,384,050 Goodwill 980,064 980,297 Trade name 1,025,000 1,025,000 Other long-term assets 213,819 205,694 Total assets $ 5,259,042 $ 5,363,152 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and book overdrafts $ 464,524 $ 485,131 Accrued salaries and employee benefits 95,027 101,265 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 198,219 200,278 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 307,989 310,507 Current portion of long-term debt and other lease liabilities 3,680 15,962 Total current liabilities 1,069,439 1,113,143 Senior secured credit facilities, net, excluding current portion 1,574,486 1,576,223 Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion 1,093,136 1,116,615 Deferred taxes, net 240,653 251,629 Other long-term liabilities 119,019 121,113 Total liabilities 4,096,733 4,178,723 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Class A common stock2 233 231 Class B-1 common stock3 38 38 Class B-2 common stock4 — — Preferred stock5 — — Additional paid-in-capital 2,246,756 2,229,582 Accumulated deficit (1,093,726) (1,047,243) Accumulated other comprehensive income 9,008 1,821 Total stockholders' equity 1,162,309 1,184,429 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 5,259,042 $ 5,363,152 (1) Allowances for credit losses are $1,821 and $1,806 , respectively (2) Class A common stock, $0.001 par value: Authorized - 1.0 billion shares; Issued and outstanding - 233.0 million and 231.2 million shares, respectively (3) Class B-1 common stock, $0.001 par value: Authorized - 75.0 million shares; Issued and outstanding - 37.8 million shares (4) Class B-2 common stock, $0.000001 par value: Authorized - 75.0 million shares; Issued and outstanding - 37.8 million shares (5) Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: Authorized - 25.0 million shares; Issued and outstanding - none PETCO HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMPANY, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited and subject to reclassification) 13 Weeks Ended May 4 ,2024 April 29 ,2023 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (46,483) $ (1,892) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 49,587 49,255 Amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs 1,218 1,238 Provision for deferred taxes (13,365) (5,530) Equity-based compensation 17,434 22,129 Impairments, write-offs and losses on sale of fixed and other assets 3,508 4 Loss on partial extinguishment of debt — 441 Income from equity method investees (4,886) (3,130) Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,129) 575 Goodwill impairment — — Non-cash operating lease costs 103,637 106,316 Other non-operating loss (income) 2,665 (2,819) Changes in assets and liabilities: Receivables 2,987 4,165 Merchandise inventories 3,076 (15,508) Prepaid expenses and other assets (4,511) (12,115) Accounts payable and book overdrafts (19,538) 12,582 Accrued salaries and employee benefits (5,474) 18,982 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 5,902 (8,736) Operating lease liabilities (104,181) (130,297) Other long-term liabilities 1,139 1,991 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (8,414) 37,651 Cash flows from investing activities: Cash paid for fixed assets (32,641) (62,050) Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (100) (725) Proceeds from investments 998 — Net cash used in investing activities (31,743) (62,775) Cash flows from financing activities: Borrowings under long-term debt agreements 173,000 — Repayments of long-term debt (173,000) (35,000) Debt refinancing costs (2,955) — Payments for finance lease liabilities (1,444) (1,250) Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan and stock option exercises 830 1,378 Tax withholdings on stock-based awards (2,059) (2,210) Net cash used in financing activities (5,628) (37,082) Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (45,785) (62,206) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 136,649 213,727 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 90,864 $ 151,521 NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES The following information provides definitions and reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company has provided this non-GAAP financial information, which is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in this earnings release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release. The non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. The tables below reflect the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted EPS, as applicable, for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 compared to the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2023 , respectively. Adjusted EBITDA and Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA, including Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA, is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) rules because it excludes certain amounts included in net income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it facilitates comparison of the current period performance with that of the comparable prior period. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA affords investors a view of what management considers to be Petco's core operating performance as well as the ability to make a more informed assessment of such operating performance as compared with that of the prior period. Please see the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024 filed with the SEC on April 3, 2024 for additional information on Adjusted EBITDA. (dollars in thousands) 13 Weeks Ended Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Class A and B-1 Common Stockholders to Adjusted EBITDA May 4 ,2024 April 29 ,2023 Net loss attributable to Class A and B-1 common stockholders $ (46,483) $ (1,892) Add (deduct): Interest expense, net 36,399 36,025 Income tax benefit (4,477) (1,008) Depreciation and amortization 49,587 49,255 Income from equity method investees (4,886) (3,130) Loss on partial extinguishment of debt — 441 Goodwill impairment — — Asset impairments and write offs 3,508 4 Equity-based compensation 17,434 22,129 Other non-operating loss (income) 2,665 (2,819) Mexico joint venture EBITDA (1) 10,496 8,734 Acquisition and divestiture-related costs (2) 3,719 — Other costs (3) 7,682 3,287 Adjusted EBITDA $ 75,644 $ 111,026 Net sales $ 1,529,140 $ 1,555,908 Net margin (4) (3.0 %) (0.1 %) Adjusted EBITDA Margin 4.9 % 7.1 % (dollars in thousands) Trailing Twelve Months Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Class A and B-1 Common Stockholders to Adjusted EBITDA May 4 ,2024 February 3 ,2024 April 29 ,2023 Net (loss) income attributable to Class A and B-1 common stockholders $ (1,324,801) $ (1,280,210) $ 64,216 Add (deduct): Interest expense, net 147,878 147,504 117,022 Income tax (benefit) expense (31,082) (27,613) 24,339 Depreciation and amortization 201,114 200,782 196,116 Income from equity method investees (17,944) (16,188) (12,943) Loss on partial extinguishment of debt 479 920 441 Goodwill impairment 1,222,524 1,222,524 — Asset impairments and write offs 6,337 2,833 1,834 Equity-based compensation 77,164 81,859 70,691 Other non-operating loss (income) 757 (4,727) 10,162 Mexico joint venture EBITDA (1) 39,988 38,226 31,540 Acquisition and divestiture-related costs (2) 3,719 — 13,078 Other costs (3) 39,588 35,193 6,104 Adjusted EBITDA $ 365,721 $ 401,103 $ 522,600 Net sales $ 6,228,516 $ 6,255,284 $ 6,115,884 Net margin (4) (21.3 %) (20.5 %) 1.0 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin 5.9 % 6.4 % 8.5 % Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted diluted Earnings Per Share attributable to Petco common stockholders (Adjusted EPS) are considered non-GAAP financial measures under the SEC's rules because they exclude certain amounts included in the net income attributable to Petco common stockholders and diluted earnings per share attributable to Petco common stockholders calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS are meaningful measures to share with investors because they facilitate comparison of the current period performance with that of the comparable prior period. In addition, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS afford investors a view of what management considers to be Petco's core earnings performance as well as the ability to make a more informed assessment of such earnings performance with that of the prior period. (in thousands, except per share amounts) 13 Weeks Ended Reconciliation of Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS May 4, 2024 April 29, 2023 Amount Per share Amount Per share Net loss attributable to common stockholders / diluted EPS $ (46,483) $ (0.17) $ (1,892) $ (0.01) Add (deduct): Income tax benefit (4,477) (0.02) (1,008) (0.01) Loss on partial extinguishment of debt — — 441 0.00 Goodwill impairment — — — — Asset impairments and write offs 3,508 0.01 4 0.00 Equity-based compensation 17,434 0.07 22,129 0.10 Other non-operating loss (income) 2,665 0.01 (2,819) (0.01) Acquisition and divestiture-related costs (2) 3,719 0.01 — — Other costs (3) 7,682 0.03 3,287 0.01 Adjusted pre-tax (loss) income / diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (15,952) $ (0.06) $ 20,142 $ 0.08 Income tax (benefit) expense at 26% normalized tax rate (4,148) (0.02) 5,237 0.02 Adjusted Net (Loss) Income / Adjusted EPS $ (11,804) $ (0.04) $ 14,905 $ 0.06 Free Cash Flow Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less cash paid for fixed assets. Management believes that Free Cash Flow, which measures the ability to generate additional cash from business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the company's financial performance. The table below reflects the calculation of Free Cash Flow for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 compared to the thirteen weeks ended April 29, 2023 , respectively. (in thousands) 13 Weeks Ended May 4 ,2024 April 29 ,2023 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (8,414) $ 37,651 Cash paid for fixed assets (32,641) (62,050) Free Cash Flow $ (41,055) $ (24,399) Non-GAAP Financial Measures Footnotes (1) Mexico Joint Venture EBITDA represents 50 percent of the entity's operating results for all periods, as adjusted to reflect the results on a basis comparable to Adjusted EBITDA. In the financial statements, this joint venture is accounted for as an equity method investment and reported net of depreciation and income taxes because such a presentation would not reflect the adjustments made in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, we include the 50 percent interest in the company's Mexico joint venture on an Adjusted EBITDA basis to ensure consistency. The table below presents a reconciliation of Mexico joint venture net income to Mexico joint venture EBITDA. 13 Weeks Ended (in thousands) May 4 ,2024 April 29 ,2023 Net income $ 9,555 $ 6,259 Depreciation 6,948 5,708 Income tax expense 3,456 4,074 Foreign currency loss 479 127 Interest expense, net 553 1,300 EBITDA $ 20,991 $ 17,468 50% of EBITDA $ 10,496 $ 8,734 (2) Acquisition and divestiture-related costs include direct costs resulting from acquiring, integrating, or divesting businesses. These include third-party professional and legal fees, losses on sales of divestitures, and other integration-related costs that would not have otherwise been incurred as part of the company's operations. (3) Other costs include, as incurred: restructuring costs and restructuring-related severance costs; legal reserves associated with significant, non-ordinary course legal or regulatory matters; and costs related to certain significant strategic transactions. (4) We define net margin as net income attributable to Class A and B-1 common stockholders divided by net sales and Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/petco-health--wellness-company-inc-reports-first-quarter-2024-earnings-results-302152087.html SOURCE Petco - Investor Relations

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